The Role
Administer and optimize SQL Server and MongoDB environments across Azure and on-premises platforms. Responsibilities include performance tuning, capacity planning, high availability and disaster recovery, security and compliance, backup and recovery, migration support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation using T-SQL and PowerShell. The role also manages MongoDB Atlas clusters, database replication, indexing, query optimization, and operational improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you ready to join a growing team that puts a premium on productivity and has an award-winning culture centered around transforming talented employees into effective business leaders? Then BHG Financial is the place for you.
In 2001, we started with an idea, an opportunity, and $25,000. Back then, our focus was strictly
on serving those in the medical industry. With healthcare in our heritage, we soon expanded
to serve high-earning professionals in many
other industries, providing all with leading-edge financial solutions, including our extensive network of community banks.
Today, BHG Financial has firmly established
its legacy as a leader in the financial services space. Founded on the philosophy of a better way to borrow, we are dedicated to helping accomplished professionals, small businesses, and institutions build upon their success through innovative financial solutions, a hassle-free process, and personalized concierge service.
Our relentless commitment to the success of our customers is part of what has made BHG Financial thrive. We take a 360-degree view of our customers to tailor the best solutions for their financial aspirations. Today's professionals have multiple sources of income, not just their paycheck. Therefore, it is essential to factor those in when making responsible lending decisions. Our continued focus on data, analytics, and proprietary modeling has enabled faster funding for our customers.
From business to personal loans to relationships with community banks, the country’s top professionals and business owners rely on us for our exceptional financial solutions and concierge service to continue their success and legacy.
Who You Are
You are a motivated Database Administration professional who is passionate about ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing database environments across cloud and on-premises platforms. You excel at database performance optimization, troubleshooting, and operational excellence, and have extensive experience administering SQL Server and MongoDB databases, implementing high-availability solutions, and supporting complex database infrastructures. You are a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment where you can drive database stability, strengthen security and compliance, and continuously improve system performance through automation and innovation.
What You'll Do
- Administer and optimize SQL Server instances across on-premises and Azure environments (SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance); perform capacity planning, performance tuning, index optimization, and query analysis
- Manage MongoDB Atlas clusters and implement security policies, backup and recovery, replication strategies, and performance optimization for document-based workloads
- Design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions using Azure SQL Failover Groups, Distributed Availability Groups, and cross-platform replication
- Lead database security initiatives: enforce RBAC, encryption at rest and in transit, audit logging, and compliance with financial services regulations
- Automate operational tasks through T-SQL scripting, PowerShell
- Manage monitoring and alerting infrastructure; analyze performance metrics and proactively identify optimization opportunities
- Support backup/restore operations, and database migration projects
- Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need
- 8+ years of hands-on SQL Server database administration experience; 3+ years with Mongo databases
- Proficiency in Azure SQL Database and SQL Managed Instance administration and optimization
- Strong MongoDB Atlas expertise: cluster administration, backups, query optimization, security configuration, and operational best practices
- Ability to leverage the Atlas CLI to deploy and modify clusters programmatically; profiling slow queries, building efficient indexing strategies, and restructuring document schemas
- Advanced T-SQL skills: stored procedures, triggers, query optimization, index tuning, and performance analysis
- Experience with high-availability solutions: Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, or equivalent cloud-native alternatives
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for database automation and infrastructure management
- Knowledge of database security: column-level encryption, row-level security (RLS), transparent data encryption (TDE), and audit frameworks
- Hands-on experience with database backup and recovery strategies, including BACPAC and bulk export/import operations
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex database performance issues and implement optimization strategies
- Travel requirement: All roles require travel during the first 6 months of employment to attend the BHG Oars in Experience. After the initial 6 months, ongoing travel is expected at approximately ~5% annually for periodic team on-sites, team meetings, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Work Authorization: This role is not eligible for employer-provided immigration sponsorship. To be considered, applicants must already possess valid U.S. work authorization that will not require sponsorship now or in the future.
- Experience with other cloud database platforms: Azure Databricks
- Proficiency with database monitoring tools: Redgate, Fog light, Azure Monitor, or similar platforms
- Experience with SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) or similar ETL tools
- Knowledge of financial services compliance requirements (SOX, PCI, GDPR)
- Certifications: Microsoft Certified Data Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300), or MongoDB Certified DBA
Preferred Qualifications
Life at BHG Financial
At BHG Financial, we work hard and aren’t afraid to take risks. Since the beginning, our core values of PMA (positive mental attitude), team player, and loyalty have been the driving force behind every interaction we have between each other and our customers. We have a healthy respect for the daily grind, yet we value work/life balance. We believe that all employees should have the opportunity to lead and that good ideas can come from anyone. From the top down, our leaders are actively involved not only in strategic oversight and running the business, but also in the well-being and growth of all employees. We consider people our #1 asset, and help employees realize their full potential, set and exceed their goals, and explore new opportunities for personal and professional development.
Why You Should Join BHG Financial
We strive to offer amenities, opportunities, events, and programming that support the interests of our teams, while furthering the culture that makes us Great Place to Work® certified. Some of the benefits you can expect when you join BHG Financial include:
•Medical/Rx/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
•Competitive PTO and vacation policies
•1 Friday off each month for Wellness Weekends
•Company 401(k) plan with employer contributions after one year
•Company-sponsored training and certification opportunities
•Quarterly award ceremonies where top achievers are celebrated and receive additional bonuses
•Ongoing volunteer opportunities to give back to the community through our BHG Cares program
If you’re ready for a career where you can exercise your passions, be surrounded by co-workers who are relentlessly committed to service, and have a team-player mindset, apply today!
BHG Financial is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. BHG Financial is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of hands-on SQL Server database administration experience
- 3+ years of MongoDB database experience
- Experience administering and optimizing Azure SQL Database and SQL Managed Instance
- Strong MongoDB Atlas expertise, including cluster administration, backups, query optimization, security configuration, and operational best practices
- Ability to use Atlas CLI to deploy and modify clusters programmatically
- Experience profiling slow queries, developing indexing strategies, and restructuring document schemas
- Advanced T-SQL skills, including stored procedures, triggers, query optimization, index tuning, and performance analysis
- Experience with high-availability solutions such as Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, or equivalent cloud-native alternatives
- Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for database automation and infrastructure management
- Knowledge of database security, including column-level encryption, row-level security, transparent data encryption, and audit frameworks
- Hands-on experience with backup and recovery strategies, including BACPAC and bulk export/import operations
- Ability to troubleshoot complex database performance issues and implement optimization strategies
- Travel during the first six months and approximately 5% annually thereafter
- Valid U.S. work authorization without current or future employer sponsorship
- Experience with Azure Databricks or other cloud database platforms
- Experience with Redgate, Foglight, Azure Monitor, or similar database monitoring tools
- Experience with SSIS or similar ETL tools
- Knowledge of SOX, PCI, GDPR, or similar financial services compliance requirements
- Microsoft AZ-104, Azure DP-300, or MongoDB Certified DBA certification
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The Company
What We Do
BHG Financial is transforming the financial industry; leveraging the power of data, analytics, and cutting-edge technology to become not only the number one source for professional loans, but also the creator of the largest community bank loan and product network in the country. Since 2001, BHG has originated more than $18.5 billion in loan solutions to top-quality borrowers, which community and midsize banks can access via a state-of-the-art loan delivery platform. Building on nearly two decades of innovation, BHG and its family of brands now offer a full suite of financial solutions that span business, consumer, and SBA 7(a) loans, credit cards, collection services, risk management services, and point-of-sale financing. With record growth year after year, BHG continues to be recognized regionally and nationally: earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 for 16 years running, and receiving accolades from Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine, among others. BHG is partially owned by Pinnacle Bank (PNFP) and has headquarters in Davie, FL, Syracuse, NY and Atlanta, GA.
Why Work With Us
BHG Financial cultivates a high-energy atmosphere in an open-door, non-traditional corporate environment. As a growing company of more than 1500, it's the perfect place to share your ideas and advance your career.
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